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NextBoat Inc. has partnered with MarineMax Inc. to use its AI platform for evaluating, marketing, and selling MarineMax's trade-in and pre-owned inventory. The deal aims to improve pricing transparency and operational efficiency. NextBoat also reported the sale of a $45M superyacht, its largest brokerage transaction, and has integrated Apex Marine Companies, reducing SG&A expenses by $90K monthly.

Blackstone Infrastructure's Safe Harbor Marinas agreed to acquire NYSE-listed MarineMax for $1.5 billion. MarineMax shareholders will receive $53 per share, a 96% premium over the January closing price. The deal, subject to approvals, may close by year-end 2026. MarineMax operates globally with 120 locations, including marinas and yacht services. Blackstone aims to expand its marine and yachting portfolio.

Reuters says Blackstone Infrastructure’s Safe Harbor Marinas is nearing a deal to buy MarineMax for about $1.5 billion. Sources report a cash offer of about $53 per share versus MarineMax’s Friday close of $35.68, valuing equity at about $1.17 billion. MarineMax has $335 million long-term debt (end-June). Bidders included Donerail and Centerbridge.

Reuters (Aug 10) reported Blackstone Infrastructure’s Safe Harbor Marinas was nearing a cash deal to buy MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) for about $53 per share, a ~49% premium to MarineMax’s Aug 9 close of $35.68. The offer values equity at about $1.17B and implies a ~$1.5B deal. No agreement has been announced.

Safe Harbor, backed by Blackstone, is pursuing a deal to acquire MarineMax, according to comments from Safe Harbor and a Blackstone spokesperson. Levin Capital, a major MarineMax shareholder, said the agreement delivers “substantial” cash value and cited $53 per share cash consideration, a 96% premium to the unaffected price. MarineMax did not comment.

Levin Capital Strategies, a major shareholder in MarineMax (NYSE:HZO), backed MarineMax’s definitive deal to be acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas, a Blackstone Infrastructure portfolio company, for $53.00 per share in cash. Levin said the offer is a 96% premium to the unaffected price and followed its Feb. 17 call for a strategic review.

U.S. stocks edged lower as oil prices rose amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% from its record, with the Nasdaq down 0.3%. FactSet projects S&P 500 EPS up 50% year over year. Berkshire Hathaway rose 1.5%. MarineMax jumped 46.1% on a $1.5B sale; Varex Imaging surged after Teledyne’s $18.90/share offer; Intel fell 4.1% after a potential $15B stock sale.

U.S. stocks slipped from record highs as investors awaited key inflation data. The S&P 500 fell 0.1%, the Dow 0.1%, and the Nasdaq 0.3%. Brent crude rose 5% to $87.72 amid Strait of Hormuz reopening uncertainty. Berkshire Hathaway shares rose 1.5%. MarineMax surged on a ~$1.5B sale; Varex Imaging jumped on Teledyne’s $18.90/share offer.

U.S. stocks slipped below recent records as oil prices rose amid uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz may reopen. The S&P 500 fell 0.1%, the Dow 0.1%, and the Nasdaq 0.3%. Berkshire Hathaway rose 1.4% after beating profit expectations. Intel fell 3.4% after plans to sell $15B of stock. Brent crude rose about 4.7% to $87.50.

MarineMax shares rose 46.1% after the company agreed to be sold for about $1.5 billion in cash to a Blackstone portfolio company. Varex Imaging jumped 48.8% after Teledyne Technologies said it will buy it for $18.90 per share. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq fell slightly as Brent crude rose to $87.72.